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cellent quality. It succeeds best, as most other sorts do, in 

 rich, moist soil ; and when so grown, and properly blanched, 

 will yield a large proportion of Celery, of a pure white color, 

 and of the best quality. 



It is one of the best sorts for extensive culture for the 

 markets, as it is also one of the best varieties for small 

 gardens for family use. It blanches readily, and, with lit- 

 tle care, will supply the table from the last of September 

 through most of the winter. 



Seymour's A variety represented as being superior to 

 pion. Seymour's Superb White. The stalks are 

 broad, flat at the base, and form a compact, well-blanched, 

 crisp heart. 



Shepherd's Much like the Manchester Red, but has flat- 

 Bed. Thomp. 

 SHEPHERD'S ter stems i consequently, it is more compact, 



GIANT RED. 



and blanches sooner and more perfectly, than 

 that variety ; to which, for these reasons, it is preferred by 

 growers for competition. 



Small Dutch Leaf-stems small, hollow, crisp, and succu- 

 Celery. Vil. . 



lent ; sprouts, or suckers, abundant. It is sel- 



dom blanched ; but the leaves are sometimes used for flavor- 

 ing soups. 



The seeds should be sown thickly, and on level beds. The 

 plants often resprout after being cut. Not much cultivated. 



Button's A very large yet solid-growing variety, ex- 



White Solid. ,.*,. -, 



Mcint* ceedingly white and crisp. 



Turkey or A remarkably large variety, resembling the 

 ery. Common White Solid. Leaf-stalks long, large, 



TURKISH G/ANT erect, fleshy, and solid ; leaves large, with 

 rounded serratures, and of a glossy green color. 



